2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid Recall: When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is…
NHTSA campaign 25V489000 · Seat Belts · filed Jul 25, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 Hybrid | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V489000 (manufacturer number 25C31). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.